The EU is stepping up its game on Israel. The Lithuanian president has called for action, saying the current situation is too dire to ignore. He wants the EU to come up with real options to address the crisis. This comes after a review, backed by 19 member countries, suggested Israel might be breaki
Plastic is everywhere. It's in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But what happens when these tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, find their way into our bodies? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at samples from different organs of people who had passed away.
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is known for being hard to treat. It grows fast and doesn't respond well to most treatments. But there's a new treatment called sacituzumab govitecan (SG) that's giving hope to patients. In a big study called ASCENT, SG was compared to standard chemotherapy. The
In 2013, a simple cruise from Texas to Mexico turned into a nightmare. The Carnival Triumph, carrying over 4, 000 people, caught fire. This fire messed up the ship's power, which meant no toilets worked. Imagine being stuck on a ship with no working bathrooms for days. Yuck! The ship drifted in the
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a tough condition to manage. It gets even harder when other health problems tag along. A recent study looked at how these extra health issues affect people with early RA. The findings? More health problems mean slower progress in managing the disease. First, let's talk
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make life tough for older adults. It causes pain, stiffness, and makes it hard to move around. But staying active can help. Let's look at some ways to stay fit and feel better. Walking is a great start. It's simple and can be done anywhere. Studies show that walking, e
In Gaza, a heated debate is happening about how aid is being delivered. The U. N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, led by Philippe Lazzarini, has strong words for a new aid group backed by the U. S. and Israel. Lazzarini calls it a "death trap, " saying it's causing more harm than good. People
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition in older adults, often linked to giant cell arteritis. It's the second most frequent inflammatory rheumatic disease in this age group, following rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, guidelines for treating PMR have been updated, focusing on
Polymyalgia rheumatica is a condition that causes muscle pain and stiffness. It often affects older adults. Corticosteroids are usually the go-to treatment. But what happens when they don't work or cause too many side effects? That's where sarilumab comes in. It's a medication that's been approved f
The Supreme Court recently stepped in to pause a lower court's decision that would have allowed certain individuals facing deportation to challenge their removal orders. This decision affects people who are being sent to countries other than their own, often due to their home countries refusing to t
